When deploying printers, accuracy is key. If an end user winds up with the wrong printer, too many printers or even no printer, you're looking at printing errors, wasted consumables, unnecessary frustration and helpdesk calls. That's why one of the top responsibilities of any print management team is getting the right printers to the right users at the right time. Many organizations use group policy objects—or, more specifically, GPO printer deployments—to that end.
GPOs aren't perfect, though. Their chains of contingencies leave plenty of room for error and not enough for flexibility. In fluid work environments, for example, end users who move from workstation to workstation or building to building can experience problems with their GPO printer not showing up because the policies that are in place don't account for the users'...